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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-06
MRS MOSRS WARE

The death Of Mrs Noses Ware one Of the old
est of our village residents took place, last Fri
day at her home High street. Mrs. Wares
maiden name was Eliza +. Hastings. She was
born Ia Swanlry, y II IN iSui, but after she was
u years old, and until her marriage She was a
resident with hrr fathers family at Watshpl
Vt. She was married to the late Moses Ware
April %, lSlS and thenccfurth her home was in
BrIttlrburu. For - years She lived ON High
street, aud % years of this time spent in the
house where her death took place the next above
w. i. Richardson's Mr Ware died In April, 1870
They had three children, Mrs A. Cathan, whose
devoted care has chrer,.d and comfurted the de-,
clining years Of both the father and mother
Moses II. Ware now NJ Florence Mass and An
ma f., who died In 1879. There are now two sur.
Vving members ut her futhet' 5 family, Hon. Jonu
H. Hastings OF Maitsfeld. and an invalid sister.
also II resident of Waitshcld. Mrs Ware was for
~ wears member " the congregational church
in this place, but for several years bodily infrm-
ty had prevented her attendance, ON its services
and she could only see her friends as they came
to her in her own home. Though thus deprived
Of many privileges which others enjoyed, she
maintained her che,'rfuluess and her Interest in
the Affairs ~ the day almost to the last. Her
final sickness the gradual release in good old
age, began about the first of November last. The
funeral took place on Monday afternoon, Rev G.
.. Day officiating and many uf her old neiglihors
and friends showing their interest and sympathy
10y their presence.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-06

Harry Sawyer, formerly Of Nottingham,
but now living in Dakota, was married ON
the 10Th ult. He is travelling agent for the
Pierre Loan & Trust company, for the pur-
pose Of establishing local agents for the
company, which is situated ON the Missouri
river in Dakota.
George Upton has let his farm on shares
to Jerome Dalrymple
There was a surprise party and sugar eat
ut II. A. Wheeler's ON the evening of the
2Sth. There were about 40 persons pres
ent and an enjoyable time was reported. 1t
is expected that Mr. Wheeler and family
will remove to Jacksonville about the first
of June
The property of Henry Holbrook's estate
was sold at auction on the 2Sth ult. The
stock brought good prices, while the other
articles brought, perhaps, all they We're
worth. The farm was not sold. althoue h
there were some bids or offers made.
The school in district No. | 1, under the
instruction of Miss Nellie VIM, began its
summer term ON the ID inst.
Newton Bros will resume their work on
the Sadawga lake dam at an early day.
The farmers have finished their sugaring
and less than an average crop is reported.
| The snow was very deep at the time uf set
ting the buckets, which discouraged good
many from tapping their trees. Old syrup
having been sold up closer last year than
usual, new syrup commands higher price.
Luke Pmmb's house and shed, with IA
| portion Of the contents, was burned on the
I'd inst. Little Of the furniture was saved.
! Insured
The Village Improvement society held
their quarterly meeting last Wednesday
evening and the following officers were
elected President j. G. Simpson vice
president Mrs. II. y. Brown: secretary,
Mrs. Geo. Sawyer treasurer, Mrs. II. c.
Millington. Board Of directors same IA.
last quarter.
Richard Davis has moved into H. c.
Mllington's house opposite the giist mill.
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Births.

In South Londonderry, May f. a son To Mr.. aud
Mrs john Nichols
In Dover. April 81 a daughter Ia Mr. and Mrs
Frank &. Lowe.
IN Guilford April e, a son to Rev aud Mrs C.
=. sherman.
In WilliaIus, lille, March D. a son To Mr. aud Mrs
Luke j Murs..
IN Williams, lille, Dee -, lNsG "A son to Mr.. and
Mrs WIN. Hazelton.
In Wilmington, April % daughter 10 Mr.. ana
ilrs J VI Bas.ett
In Wilmington, May 8, a daughter To Mr.. and
Mrs e. c. Clark
In Wilmington, April ~, a son to Mr. and Mrs
George Stp'etcr.
In Wilmington, a son to Mr.. aud Mrs Henry
Church
In Dover, April %, a son to Mr.. and Mrs FRANK
Hrscock
In stratton, April &c, a son to Mr. and Mrs. "
II. Gale
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-06

The largest gas well in the world has
Just been discovered at Paramount, Ind.
The test of Professor Orton, state geologist
of Ohio, shows that it is flowing nearly 49,
600, 600 feet per day
DR.. Hostetter of Pittsburg, Pa, has life
insurance of one million dollars. This is
the largest amount carried by any one in
dividual in the United States
Wednesdays daily papers had reports Of
terrific earthquake and volcanic disturb
ances in Arizona, but their origin proves
to have been surface fires on the noun
tains, colored by the western imagination,
The steamer John Knox, bound from
Glasgow for Quebec, foundered off Chan
mel, Newfoundland port 300 miles west of
st. Johns, late last Saturday night. Her
crew numbered 30 and all hands were lost.
A furious gale was blowing at the time and
a dense fog hung over the scene. The ship
was only about 400 yards from land, but a
heavy gale and tremendous sea prevented
boats being sent to the rescue.
One of the most dreadful mine disaster,
ON record has occurred on the east coast OF
Vancouver Island b, Q. One hundred and
twenty miners are imprisoned by an explo
sion and will never be reached alive. Tn,
mine caught fire Immediately after the ex
plosion and is still burning
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-06

School commenced May I'd, with Miss
Lizzie Snow FOR teacher There are TWEEN
ty-three temperance text books used in
school, one for each pupil.
Mrs. Sylvester Smith is visiting in Viii
mington.
Mr.. q. White has returned to his home
in Wardsboro.
Mrs d. N, May is spending few days in
Halifax.
}. B. Davis is running his saw mill day
md night
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ilniingtOn.

c. A. Lamb has sold his freight business
10 +. +. Wheeler and W. A. Rice. Mr.
Lamb has given good satisfaction in the
past, and while we are sorry to lose him,
we wish his successors all possible prospect
ty
The pie supper SO long talked Of 10y the
Good Templars, is To- lie held next Tuesday
evening.
Wilmington enjoys the distinction of hav-
ing three unmarried ministers
Rev. L. +. Sargent will commence his
pastorate Of the NJ +. church next Sunday
Mrs. John Stowe, who was buried from
the congregational church On Wednesday
was born IN Ruyalston, Mass aud came u
this town when young lady and has lived
here ever since. Over sixty years ago she
was married b. MIR. Stowe OF the children
born u them only j. H. Stowe Of this plac,
survives. Mrs Stowe was universally be-
loved 10y all her acquaintance for the ster
ling Christian character which she always
displayed. For many years she has been
consistent member Of the Congregations
church Rev. Mr.. Sexton oiliciated at tn,
services, assisted 10y Rev Mr. Phelps.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-06

sition OF the board upon the question sbould no
UNDERSTOOD before the vote was taken IN the res.
osu3loh was adopted they should accept the offer
u the electric light company and order -four lights
paced At advantageous points on Main street
, ihe question was then put upon the ndoption of
Vol Haskinss resolution. The yeas and navs
seemed 70 he about equally divided but the chair
declared In the negative This however. created
dissatisfaction and another trial was called for A
DIVISION of the house was therefore ordered when
the yeas were found TO have a substantial MAORI.
In the matter OF having additional hvdranta FOR
the use OF the fire department. in connection with
NroWclls hqueduct, IL was voted to have four
more put IN. II was voted to have an annual ia.
rnue OF the lire department to give extra pay to
certain tiremen detailed 10 do extra work at the
tlne the Valley mill was burned and to nav +
barrows $50 for collecting sewer assessments
Article u, TO see II the village would instruct the
ualniIs 70 apply To the legislature for an amend.
ment of the charter. enabling or authorizing The
Village to tase charge Of and keep in repair the
highways streets aud sidewalks within the limits
% lht village, aud levy a tax for the same was
dismissed and the meeting adjourned
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THE VERMONT PHOENIX, BRATT1EBORO FRIDAY MAY 8


Many friends in this and adjoining towns
will he glad to learn Of the success with
which Mr.. J. +. Ward has met as one Of
the masters in the Newark, n. j., acade-
my, where he has been during the present
academic year Mr.. Wards department is
that Of the scientific branches and the elias
sizes. The present graduating class Of the
academy numbers Is The Newark Ad
vertiser Of recent date gives n synopsis OF
the annual report of the president Of the
board Of trustees, which states that the pa I
year has been one of marked success for
the school, and adds AT the beginning
Of the present academic year it was thought
expedient TO make an addition to the corps
of teachers and accordingly Mr.. j. e
Ward, native of Vermont, who had tax
ON II partial course in Amherst college, and
who has had several years experience in
teaching, was selected aud is now filling
the place with acceptance and success
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TIL death Of Mrs I.avitt r Sargent took place
ON Monday after "A long illness which WAS peCu-
hlrly painful and Try iug both to the sufferer and
to the children and other friends who auXiuusly
watched over her. Early last December, after
years uf iuNalidlSin, she was seized with com.
plrta paralysi of the nerves aud muscles Of mo
ton, which left her mind unaffected till To-
ward the last. while she Was unable 10 move her
sell In the least or even to speak mtelligibly. Mrs
Sargent was IA daughter of the late Jacob Laugh
ton Of DummefstOn, and was born on the home
farm, beyond the centre Of the town. She had
two brothers and sister Austin, who lives on
the old homestead, Ransom, who died some years
ago, and Ellen. Mrs. Ozro Miller, II Shtburne
Falls, Mass Mrs. Sargent was married 10 her late
husband about the year 1870, and has been resi-
dent of Brattrboro ever since. Mr.. Sargent built
the house on Green street now occupied Icy j r.
Estey, and for ten years they lived there. Al the
end Of that time they removed to the house On
No. Main street where the last q years Of Mrs
Sargent's life was spent Her life quiet
one, hut she had circle Of warm friends, rspec.
tally in the Unitarian church of which she was an
active and helpful member. Her funeral took
place ON Wednesday afternoon and was attended
by the Rev VIM. l.. jenkins, her former pastor,
nov ~ R,.ruartlstDu
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OBITUARY.
JUDGE n. II. NORTHUMBERLAND


Ezra Turner Buttcriield. son Of Dra. Zenas and
sally turner Butterilcd was born in hummer
ston April IL, 1910; died at his home In Whining
ton May !, lSSf lie married Jan !, 1870 MARY
daughter Of Rev Abnrr and Chloe tBucklini
Leonard, by whom he had five children, four Of
whom are living Miss Amelia Butterhed Hon
O. H. iutterteld, Haigler, Neh A. A. Butterfield
ESQ, Jacksonville, and Prof t. A. Butterfleld
Boston Angela, the twin sister ut Amelia. died
sept II, 1871, Lucy daughter Of Eli and Sally
Carter Miller, and widow Of jonathan Horton Of
btattltOOro. In the spring Of 1876 he moved to
wilmington, where he has since resided engaged
III farming most of the time, and was one Of the
progressive farmers Of the county lie was a
prominent aud influential citizen whose influence.
was Tor good, and was "A genial member Of socie-
W, luidlN given to nu"CdutC. In the old June
training and "Floodwuod" days he was captain
OF the first company 18th regiment Vermont mil
itia; he held many town and county offices, rep
resented his adopted town in tine legislature In
1891, was Justice Of III" peace about 10 years aud
assistant judge uf the county court seven years
Ills last public service was as Il member of the
grand jury Of the September term 1885, OF which
he was foreman; hut he received an appointment
from the department uf agriculture at Washing
ton within the last month, which he declined Ia
accept On account " III health In his youth hc
joined tile DummcTston FrrtWil Baptist church
aud while in his teens was church clerk After
moving to Wilmington lac was Il member of the
Nottingham Fp'rwill Baptist church until ser
vices were abandoned there, and was the last 50
citty clerk Since the Frerwill iaptists abandon
ed this ii 'li about ti5 hr has not united viii
ANY other denomination, hut of late years attend
| eel the NJ h. church, where he owned a pew and
contributed his share tu the support vt the Cos
pei, a'd Tor several years was the teacher ut "A NprS
interesting Bible class at that church
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The farmers are now very busy mendmg
their fences and doing other early spring
work
Mrs. Mary Ingalls, has returned from
Hyde Park, Mass, with but very little i'm
provement in her health.
Arbor day will be observed by the people
in this village. a committee Of arrange
ments has been chosen, consisting of Rev
II. A. Goodhue, Reuben Phillips and $. II.
Wiswell
Rev. H. A. Goodhue expects to leave
Townshend July list, to 20 to the church in
Westminster West and 10 care for his aged
and infrm parents. The church IN Town
shend dislike very much to have him go, n
he and his family have endeared themselves
very strongly b the church and entire
community since they have been in town.
Mr.. Goodhue would not have thought of
leaving only on account of the condition Of
his father and mother
Rev. r. NJ. Mitchell, pastor of the Bap-
fist church, read his resignation last sun
day, to take effect on or before Aug. !.
During Mr.. Mitchell's pastorate of the Bap-
fist church he has manifested an unusual
strength of character and has secured many
warm and devoted friends in the church
and outside Mr. Goodhue and Mr.. Mitch
ell, though pastors of different orders, have
ever manifested true brotherly spirit and
affection for each other, of which the mem
bers of the two churches have largely par
taken
Five persons united with the Baptist
church last Sunday and were baptized.
The Congregational Sunday school oh
served its 6Sth anniversary last Sunday
evening by very Interesting concert exer
else in the presence of a large audience
The newly elected officers Of the school are
Dea. James o. Follett, sup't; Rev. Henry
A. GOodhue and Hugh II. Holbrook, ass I
sup'ts Charles H. Goodhue. sec'y Mrs
Mary f.. Winslow, treas. Matte Towns
bend, organist; e. W. Phillips, librarian
Nelson Winslow, asst librarian. Tn,
whole number of persons connected will
the school is | 81, of whom IA are in actu
al attendance.
The ladies of Biz chard relief corps will
give hard times party" ut the town hal
May 10, including supper and musical an,
literary entertainment. Townshend bras
band and Higgins's orchestra will be in at
tendance and members of W. r.. c. anC
G.. A. r. will represent hard times by cos
tune.
Mrs H. H. ChAmherlin will return from Bus
| ton the first Of next week with a large assert
| memt Of summer millinery.
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The remains of Webbie q, Warren, son
of Gilman and Abbie (JOhnsonl Warren of
Halifax, were taken from the tomb here
last Monday aud carried to their last rest
ing place in the city burial ground,
where prayer was offered at the grave by
Elder S. Cook. Several of the relatives
were there and expressed words of sympa-
thy with the bereayed family. Loving
hands had beautifully lined the grave with
evergreen and bouquets of the trailing ar
butus, thereby removing the chilling ap-
pearance of AN open grave. The laid him
away among the flowers with their own
hands, which was all they could do for
him, trusting the rest TO their Heavenly
Maker. The family have many friends
here, and as they 90 back TO their home,
made so desolate by the death of their son,
they can feel that they are taking back
with them the deepest and tenderest feel
ings of sympathy from friends and relatives.
Miss Eta Stebbins has so far regained
her health that she is expected home from
Fitchburg this week.
Mrs. e. r. johnson is quite feeble from
hemorrhage of the lungs, but is slowly i'm
proving,
News has been received from Michigan
of the illness of Henry Lee, son of Geo. w.
Lee. He is suffering from typhoid pneu-
monia. He left town only about three
weeks ago.
DR.. Goodwillie and wife are expected
home from New York this week,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-06

Our summer term Of school began Mon
day, with Miss Winnie NJ Sherman of DO
yer rs teacher.
Eugene Bailey has moved on to the Wei
come Allen farm.
u. o. Stratton had the misfortune to lose
his horse few days ago.
Chas. Brown has moved to Williamsville,
Capt Harrison Aldrich Of Somerville,
Mass has been in town few days looking
to the affairs of his farm, which he Ia,
rented to Fred NJ. Wheeler for one year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-06

Miss Cora f. Fits, who has taught sew
eral terms in the primary village school
has been hired to teach this term and Miss
Susie Lawrence takes the higher depart
ment.
The death of Mrs. DR.. G. W Ray, which
occurred last Tuesday, cast Il gloom oyeI
the whole community. She was lady uni
versally beloved and respected. Her fun
eral takes place today Thursday at Wes
Rupert in the same church in which, lit
tie less than two years ago, she was mar
ried. The bereaved husband has the warm
est sYmpathY Of all -Sifler
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Connecticut River Farm For Sale

TINHE FARM formerly owned by Noyes Streeter
Il in Vernon is offered for sale. II is one Of the
most desirable places in the county Of Mindham;
situated ON the road leading from Vernon TO Brat
teboro, mile from Vernon depot, store, church,
good buildings thereon, and running water To the
same Also pasture containing "a acres Of land,
place will do well to call and examine the same,
A part of the purchase money remain on IA
mortgage il desired. For further particulars II
MARY A. CLAFL.IN
Vernon, Feb. 23, 1887. SIT
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Those who teach the summer session in
Guilford are; District No Miss Minnie
Thurber, Halifax ., Annie Brown, Yer
non g. Cora Holbrook, Brattleboro; ., G..
r. Lanphcar, Bernardston, Mass. g, Mary
Follett, Halifax g. Rosa Bullock, Gull
ford 10, Cora Lanphear, Bernardston
Mass II, Lula Adams, Guilford; ~, Mary
A. Bullock, Guilford; 10, Ida Park Bern
ardston, Mass. "A, Marion Ward, Guilford.
Edmund Frost is quite sick with typhoid
pneumonia
Alpheus Ingraham has gone on business
and pleasure trip TO Barre, Mass.
Mrs. Elisha circuit had the misfortune to
fall on Tuesday and break her hip.
Miss Gotta Gale is teaching school IN
Newfane
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-06

Schools will soon begin under the follow.
ing teachers Eta Thayer of Jamaica in
District No. Inez Edison No. 2 Lucy
Woodburn, No. 3; Ida Holden, No 3
Nettie Robbins No. q ; Nettie WoOdhurn
No. :.
The main roads are now open 10 travel
with wheels. Some farmers will begin
blowing this week
f. H. Harris and wife are housekeeping
in the Doctor" house.
Nettie NJ. Mack, who has been stopping
at j. f.. Gould's, was taken suddenly and Sc
riously i'll last week Thursday and was mol
able 10 he moved home To A. H. Mack's un
til Sunday. c.
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Putney.

Rev. Mr.. Bowden's lecture at the rendiug
room last Tuesday evening was concerning
William Wordsworth, one of the later Eng
lish poets. He characterizes him As being
one of the first poets of note who wrote
poetry in short stunzas on familiar and nat
ural objects Of every day life-a system
that has been generally followed 10y verse
writers since. Mr. BOwdens next talk will
be about TennysOn and Longfellow, on
Tuesday evening, the oath, which will com
plctc his course upon the English classics.
The two schools in this village have com
menced That in Dist. No ,, in the north
part of the village, is taught by Mrs. Geo.
Walker of Putney that in Dist. No. |, in
the south part of the village, is taught hy
Miss l.. L. Phelps Of Bellows Falls
Geo. II. Phillips has sold the Bacon farm
ON west hill to Clarence A. Blodgett mot
Blood as The Phoenix had it last week
Frank Cutter of Hampton, Canada. made
his sister, Mrs Henry Kidder, flying visit
last week.
Miss Nellie Miller has entered the train
ing school for nurses at Pittsfeld, Mass
The Tri- color club are preparing exer
cises for the coming w. c. 7. u. Institute
The q. A. X. boys are out with n new
drum.
The serious illness Of VIM Robertson
who is down with catarrhal pneumonia
causes a widespread anxiety DIR. Webster
is the attending physician, and the case it
being very carefully treated, while tn,
symptoms Of the last few days are reporte,
as more favorable BooTH.
The service at the Universalist churcl
will be omitted next Sunday. SUNDAY
/ school as usual
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In Bratteboro. April -, Eliza, widow Of the
late Moses Ware, -
In Brattlrhoro, May >, Edna, wife Of W. II.
Chadbournr, -
IN Brnttlrboro, May ?, Maria, widow Of the
late leayitt Sargent. Co,
In Wilmington, May I, +. T. Dutterficd ~
In Wilmington, May :, Mrs. John Stove, ~.
III Jamaica, May 3, Celia, wife Of Dr. &. ". Ray,
aged -.
In Jamaica, May I, stephen Prrham, ~.
In Westminster, April ~ 10y drowning, clifford
l.. Convey. IL years 10 months.
In Chester, April y 4. II. Henry, A.
In leadvillr, Colo, April ~, Edgar A, only sou
Of Alvah Whitman, formerly of 50. Londonderry
aged -
In So. Londonderry, MayG, Mrs. II. p. Chasr, ~.
In Londonderry, Mrs. Avarado CODE, -
In williamson lille, March :, infant son of Mr. and
Mrs. Luke j. MORSE
In Coventry, April -, Mrs Martha NJ. Bailey,
widow Of the late Jonathan Bailey Of Coventry
and daughter Of the late Geo. W. Newcomb oi
Westminster, 90 yrs, mos
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-06

A fair crop of sugar was made in spite
of the late season, David Eddy made
about 1000 lbs, f. White 300 lbs. David
Farnum 1900 lbs. and Il. ID. Barber 900 lbs
ON the Reed lot,
Mrs. CLARK Harris started Monday morn
ing for Colorado To spend the summer with
her daughter, Mrs. c. Q. Gale.
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GREAT SALE OF
LADIHS' 4 CHTLDRED'S
N uSIin
Underwear
And Infants Dresses.
LOT NO. |. so CTS.

Consists Of Ladies' Night Dress
eS, Skirts, ChemiSe, Drawers,
Corset Covers n Children'S White
Dresses. All trimmed with
Embroidery or linen TOrchOn
Lace. Such garments as these
are usually sold ut from 75c TO
Sl.0O each.
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Auction Sale Of TannerY PrOpertY

A DESIRABLE TANNEkN AND TENEMENT
N HOUSE for sale at BrattlcboIo w. situated
in one of the best localities for the business OF tan
ming la the state. In the midst Of an extensive
heinluck bark district, and one mile from depot.
said tannery was formerly owned and run by u.
q. and s. II. Warren and Is nov la the possession
of the Brattleboro savings bank and Will be- sold
at public auction on the premises ON wednesday,
the first day OF June, at 10 O'Clock A. ~, the pro
c,eds thereof to be applied ON note signed ny
said T. q. Warren, Jr, 5. II. Warren, and I'll
bridge O.. Warren. $. n. HERRlCk, for BIattle-
huro savings Bank. l'sl
BrattlrhorO, April ~, lbSD